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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,097 and 651,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,097 and 651,243 is: 1,432,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,097 : 651,243 = 651,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,097/651,243 = 651,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,097x = 651,243 × 651,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,097x = 424,117,445,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,117,445,049/296,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,359.82

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